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Maintenance support for Saab owners

Many Saab owners are wondering today “where do I take my car for service”. A Good independent repair shop with Saab expertise is the answer. With decades of Saab experience and technical know-how L&M Foreign Cars is that repair shop, Saab owners can rest assured that there are still dependable places that perform factory Saab maintenance and repair. To keep your vehicle in top working order, service your Saab at regular manufacturers selected intervals, this may include 15,000 mile service, 25,000 mile service, 35,000 mile service and on, depending on the year make and model of your Saab.

Saab Brake service and maintenance includes:

Checking the Brake Rotors, brake pads, and brake pad sensor, brake drums/brake shoes (if equipped), inspecting the master cylinder and checking your calipers are functioning properly both electronically and mechanically. We also inspect your Saabs brake rotors for uneven wear, warping or cracking as it is critical in helping to determine if the overall system is in good working order.

Use high quality pads and rotors. They will last longer and provide fewer issues which means more carefree driving for you.

Don’t play with your ABS, it’s a complex system and is really best left to professionals.

A “spongy” brake pedal can be a good indicatory of a sticky caliper, low hydraulic fluid or air in the system.

Saab Cooling system

Pipes hoses, valves, waterpump, radiator, heater cores, expansion tanks, belts pulleys and tensioners are what make up your Saabs cooling system. Flushing our your cooling system and replacing your coolant will reduce sedimentation buildup and slow the chemical breakdown of the internal parts that come into contact with your coolant. We offer Saab winterization which includes this coolant flush in addition to an overall inspection of your Saab. When adding coolant to your cooling system, always allow the radiator to push out all the air before replacing the radiator cap. The temperature gauge in your Saab is a great indicator that your fan clutch or blade is in need of service.

Fluids

Using original Saab fluid for your power steering, brake fluid, transmission fluid or differential is critical. The pumps and gears are built to handle fluid with specific viscosity at specific temperatures. To ensure these systems function properly using only OEM Saab fluid is crucial. The correct fluids for your Saab can be found in your owners manual should you want to keep some of these fluids on hand.